1 Corinthians 16:23

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

May the unearned favor of the Lord Jesus Christ [continue to] be with you.

Cross References

Romans 16:20

And the God, who brings peace, will soon crush Satan under your feet [i.e., bring an end to the divisive work of the false teachers there]. May the unearned favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you [people].

Romans 16:23

Gaius, who is hosting me [i.e., Paul] and the whole church [here], sends you his greetings. [Note: This was probably the Gaius who lived in Corinth (I Cor. 1:14) and was apparently both wealthy and generous]. Erastus, the city treasurer [of Corinth] sends his greetings to you, along with our brother Quartus.

1 Corinthians 16:24

[I send] my love to all of you in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus. May it be so.